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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District have extended the comment period for the Bi-State Sage-Grouse Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) following the release of the US Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposal to protect the Bi-State Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Greater Sage-grouse as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The DEIS will amend resource management plans to conserve, enhance and restore

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District have extended the comment period for the Bi-State Sage-Grouse Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) following the release of the US Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposal to protect the Bi-State Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the Greater Sage-grouse as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The DEIS will amend resource management plans to conserve, enhance and restore habitat for the species.

The 34-day extension will make it easier for the public to comment on both of the DEIS and FWS documents. Comments received will be shared by the BLM, Forest Service and FWS to revise the proposed plan amendment and address the key threats identified by the FWS in their proposal.

Written comments may also be sent to Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bi-State DEIS, 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, Nevada, 89431. Comments may also be faxed to 775-355-5399. Questions or requests for hard copies of the DEIS may be directed to James Winfrey, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, at 775-355-5308.

Thanks in advance and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.

Don Amador Western Representative BlueRibbon Coalition 925-625-6287

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